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August 26, 2011

[SkyWatch] Washing the Skyscraper


Manila, 2011

Last week I had an errand to run in Makati, our financial district, and I spotted these window washers on this glass skyscraper. It's not the first time I tell you it's a job I couldn't do, but neither could I resist the shot. It still fascinates me.

Besides, it was one of the rare times I saw anything but gray in our skies these past weeks.

So here it is, for SkyWatch Friday and Weekend Reflections.

42 comments:

  1. B i r g i t t aAugust 26, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Oh my!!! What an eternity job, Don't they have machinewash or wipers like cars have?

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  2. Tina´s PicStoryAugust 26, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    I could also not do ;) But great shots!

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  3. fredamansAugust 26, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    LOVE that angle!

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  4. RajeshAugust 26, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    That needs great courage. First shot is too good.

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  5. Ms. BeckyAugust 26, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    this is truly a magnificent photo. wow. the angle is fantastic. great reflections too! this is a two thumbs up Francisca. happy SWF to you.

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  6. DinaAugust 26, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Your photo sure makes us appreciate the work these people do to give us a clear view.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    that needs steel clad stomach for that kind of job.

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  8. LizAugust 26, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    I love the angle of this shot. Happy sky watching.

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  9. FMAugust 26, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Lovely shots!

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  10. Chubskulit RoseAugust 26, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    I'd be sick looking down, tough job! Lovely photos Francisca.

    <a href="http://www.mycountryroads.com/2011/08/lion-or-pig.htmlMy Skywatch</a>, have a great weekend ahead!

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  11. Jeannette StGAugust 26, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Just looking at it gives me shortness of breath:)

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  12. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I admire those who do this work but I am faint of heart at high places like this work.

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  13. Kay L. DaviesAugust 26, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Oh my goodness, I didn't pay any attention to the title, so my stomach lurched when I saw the photos. Heights and I do not mix, except from planes.
    Wonderful for SkyWatch, though, Francisca!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  14. EG CameraGirlAugust 26, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    OH my! I have to admire window washers!

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  15. Jidhu JoseAugust 26, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    dangerous......nice shots
    happy SWF

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  16. LauraAugust 26, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    fantastic perspective!!!

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  17. Smalltown RNAugust 26, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Those are some crazy high buildings...you couldn't pay me enough to go out on a scaffolding and wash those windows! Great photos!

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  18. Anita JohnsonAugust 26, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I can't imagine doing that...heights and I do not get along. That first shot is perfect!

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  19. JamesAugust 26, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I wouldn't want that job but it's interesting to watch in person or in pictures.

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  20. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    That first shot makes me dizzy!

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  21. cieldequimperAugust 26, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    You've just made me dizzy too!!! Cool!

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  22. KalaAugust 26, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I could not do that job either. But it made for a fantastic photo!

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  23. AndyAugust 26, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Nice shots Francisca. I'm glad you had the urge to stop and photograph these guys at work. Along with you there a lot of people that could not do that job.

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  24. Raw Thoughts And FeelingsAugust 26, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Fantastic photos of reflection and sky! I have problem with height, so I better stay down on the ground :0

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  25. LesleyAugust 26, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I guess there is no way around it if you want clean windows - human labour must be used!

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  26. HalcyonAugust 26, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Very impressive! I like the angle of the first one.

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  27. GattinaAugust 26, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Wow ! I suppose you now have a stiff neck !

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  28. forgetmenotAugust 26, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    There would not be enough money in the world to make me do that job!!!! Great angle and perspective for you photo. Have a great weekend. Mickie ;)

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  29. Sylvia KAugust 26, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Fantastic capture, but no, there isn't enough money in the world to get me to do the job either! Gorgeous skies and terrific reflections for the day, Francisca! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  30. EbieAugust 26, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Wow, I give credit to these window washers! Not for me, I have fear of heights!

    Nice perspective of the building shot!

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  31. Tatjana ParkachevaAugust 27, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Very good photos, especially I like the first one.

    Regards!

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  32. JackieAugust 27, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Fantastic shots. I could not do that job, I never used to be worried by heights but now I get Vertigo occasionally. Just looking up to take that photo would make me dizzy.

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  33. Simon August 27, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I cannot imagine doing that job, no matter how desperate for income. These shots are magnificent and show the huge scope of the building well. happy weekend to you.

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  34. 'TsukiAugust 27, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Pffffiou ! Vertiginous ! I'm shaking... :D

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  35. ElisaAugust 27, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Amazing!
    Have a nice weekend Francisca!
    Elisa, Argentina

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  36. Kim, USAAugust 27, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    First of all I love the photo. Second makes me feel dizzy looking at it especially thinking the people who are working there. ^_^


    Reflection

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  37. ♥ BrajaAugust 27, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love these upshots, brilliant...

    http://brajasindia.blogspot.com

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  38. GineAugust 27, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Vertige assuré ! Le filet semble se resserrer et on a de la peine à comprendre la façade : effet réussi !

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  39. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 28, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Oh my gosh. My heart is in my throat just looking at the pictures. I can't imagine doing that.

    Hooray for blue skies.

    I read your previous post more carefully and it is disheartening to know that shortsighted governments are everywhere. So sad. In addition to cutting music, library, drama, and art, schools around here have cut the vocational programs that kept many (non-college-bound) kids in school and provided them the means to make a living. And then they wonder why there is so much crime ..... and on and on we go.

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  40. KaoriAugust 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Skyscrapers always fascinate me. They are just so picturesque. Love how you caught the window cleaner in your photo. THAT is something I never want to do...especially while we're still shakin ;D

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  41. WindchimeAugust 29, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Impressive shots! I like the angle in the first picture.

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  42. JennyAugust 29, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Love your perspective here. I don't think they could pay me enough to do this job!

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